Admission to MSc in Agricultural Biotechnology (Agbt) for the academic year 2024-25

List of candidates selected from the Second advertisement for the MSc in Agricultural Biotechnology (AgBt)


Applications are invited from candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria for admission to Master of Science in Agricultural Biotechnology (Agbt) for the academic year 2024-25.

For programme details: Visit Academics page

Eligibility to Apply

Both male and female candidates having any of the following degree are eligible to apply.

  1. B.Sc. (Hons.) with minimum 50% marks in any branches of Biological Sciences/ Agriculture/allied subjects, OR
  2. B.Sc. (General: 3 years degree course) with minimum 60% marks in any branches of Biological Sciences/ Agriculture/allied subjects, OR
  3. B.E./B. Tech. in Biotechnology with minimum 60% marks

Minimum % marks requirement would be relaxed for reserved categories as per the government rules. Students who are appearing or have appeared in the final year/semester exam and whose results are awaited may also apply.

NOTE: Mere fulfilment of minimal criteria does not ensure shortlisting of candidates to be called for interview.

How to Apply

A. For CUET qualified candidates:

    • New applicants have to first register on the Online Admission Portal (https://isr.rkmvu.ac.in/admission) , then login and fill up the online application form.
    • While filling up the online application-form attach the scanned copies of your passport size photo, mark-sheets and other applicable certificates/documents.
    • Candidates applying with CUET score should qualify CUET PG exam (paper code SCQP17 or SCQP01 or SCQP25) and upload score card at the time of application.
    • After successfully submitting the application form, pay the application fee (INR 300.00) online from the same Portal. Link can be found under ‘Options’ next to the program name on the Dashboard.
    • Once Application-form is successfully submitted and application-fee is paid, Receipt (also Application-summary) will be available for download from the same Portal from the ‘Dashboard‘.
    • Important Dates:
      • Last date of application: 31 May 2024
      • Counselling for the CUET candidates: will be announced later
      • Classes begin: will be announced later

B. For Non-CUET candidates:

    • New applicants have to first register on the Online Admission Portal (https://isr.rkmvu.ac.in/admission) , then login and fill up the online application form.
    • While filling up the online application-form attach the scanned copies of your passport size photo, mark-sheets and other applicable certificates/documents.
    • After successfully submitting the application form, pay the application fee (INR 250.00) online from the same Portal. Link can be found under ‘Options’ next to the program name on the Dashboard.
    • Once Application-form is successfully submitted and application-fee is paid, Receipt (also Application-summary) will be available for download from the same Portal from the ‘Dashboard‘.
    • Admit Card for RKMVERI Admission Test & interview: will be available for download when the dates for RKMVERI Admission Test / Interview are announced. Check the Website / Admission Portal regularly for updates.
    • RKMVERI Admission Test:
    • Important Dates:
      • Last date of submission of online application: 14 July 2024
      • Admission Test/Interview: 18 July 2024; 10:00 am – 11:00 am
        • Note: The written test will be conducted from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on 18 July 2024, followed by the interview starting at 11:30 am.
      • Result of selected candidates: 20 July 2024
      • Last date for admission: 25 July 2024

Admission and Course Fee

Admission process shall begin immediately after the announcement of results of the interview. The selected candidates willing to take admission may get admitted by paying the requisite fees.
Fees structure is given on the page: Academic Fees Structure

Certificates to be submitted at the time of Admission

  1. Migration certificate from the Board/University in which candidate last studied.
  2. Medical/Health certificate from registered medical practitioner.
  3. Conduct certificate from the Head of the Institution last attended.

Special Note

  • Candidates after taking admission failing to attend the classes within the three days of the beginning of the session without the explicit permission from the authorities will run the risk of forfeiting their admission.
  • Admission will be cancelled if the student does not produce his/her final semester/year mark sheets/certificate of BSc within 10 days of publication of the results by the respective university.
  • No hostel facility is available at present. However the students will be helped by the university to get the ‘paying guest’ facility in the vicinity of the university campus.

For any queries you may contact:

  1. For Academic queries:
    • Office: 033-2477 2020 and 033-2971 1624
    • Dr. Gautam Chatterjee (),
    • Dr. Bhubaneswar Pradhan ()
    • email-id:
  2. For any technical query/issues (with online application, fee payment, etc.) :
    • Sourav Paul (), Avishek Mondal (),
    • email-id: